Empowering CHWs, Engaging Communities

When implemented properly, volunteer community health worker (CHW) programs have helped achieve positive health outcomes by increasing the adoption of critical maternal and child health behaviors and practices. Yet, the success and sustainability of CHW programs is highly dependent upon understanding the social, cultural and institutional context in which they are implemented, … [Read more...] about Empowering CHWs, Engaging Communities

In recognition of World Contraception Day on September 26th, this month’s conversation will focus on the role of CHWs in postpartum family planning demand generation and social and behavior change communication.   Women within the first year postpartum have special needs and concerns when it comes to contraception. Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is a package of … [Read more...] about Postpartum family planning (PPFP) demand generation and social and behavior change communication (SBCC): The role of CHWs

The development of successful learning materials for CHWs requires significant collaboration among stakeholders and a careful balance of priorities. At Partners In Health, the training team includes staff from the US and offices across the globe, working with our sister organizations in Rwanda, Haiti, Malawi and Lesotho. The training team members work closely with clinical and … [Read more...] about Collaborative curriculum development for CHWs: Balancing priorities

Currently more than seven million HIV-positive people are eligible for antiretroviral treatment globally but are not receiving it. Health system challenges, including the shortage of a well-trained health care workforce have created barriers to scaling up HIV care and treatment. Recognizing the critical shortage of health care workers in low-and middle-income countries, the … [Read more...] about The Role of CHWs in multidisciplinary care teams and the XIX International AIDS Conference

CHWs serve as an interface between the community and the public health system. Almost all CHWs are trained either by the government Ministry of Health and/ or non-governmental organizations (NGO) and community-based organizations (CBO). Whether the CHW is trained as a generalist to  provide community-based health interventions or specially trained for a specific health … [Read more...] about Can CHWs be effective advocates?